Key Outcomes of the National Labor Relations Act

Medium Period 7: 1890–1945 New Deal

In response to the economic devastation of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal included various programs aimed at economic recovery and reform. One significant aspect of the New Deal was its impact on labor relations and the rights of workers. One major piece of legislation was the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, also known as the Wagner Act.

What was a key outcome of the National Labor Relations Act for American labor during the New Deal?

It abolished all labor unions and restricted workers' rights.

It guaranteed workers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining.

It allowed business owners to refuse union recognition.

It mandated a maximum workweek of 40 hours without overtime pay.

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